I was a wise teacher with much understanding, and I collected a number of proverbs that I had carefully studied.
Solomon wrote 3,000 wise sayings and composed more than 1,000 songs.
These are the proverbs of King Solomon of Israel, the son of David.
Here are some more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah.
Here are some proverbs of Solomon: Children with good sense make their parents happy, but foolish children make them sad.
Your wives and officials are lucky to be here where they can listen to the wise things you say.
The Lord kept his promise and made Solomon wise. Hiram and Solomon signed a treaty and never went to war against each other.
Everyone who has been wise will shine as bright as the sky above, and everyone who has led others to please God will shine forever like the stars.